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MARITIME HISTORY - TRAVELLING -- NIEBUHR, C. Reisebeschreibung nach Arabien un andern umliegenden Ländern. Vols. 1 & 2. Kopenhagen, N. Möller, 1774-78. 2 vols. (1), vxi, (1), 505; (8), 479 pp. W. 2 title-vign., 124 engr., mostly fold., & 1 large map, cold. in outline. 4°. Cont. hcf. w. spine w. raised bands, gilt dec. & (dam.) letterpieces, & marbled sides. (Spine worn, delicate at hinges, wear to extremities; some yellowing & foxing in the text, but a very clean, bright, complete set of this important work).
First edition of the description of a great expedition mounted by Frederick V. of Denmark in 1761-67. Of the several scientist who participated, Carsten Niebuhr (1733-1815) was the only one to return alive. His maps and charts, copies of cuneiform inscriptions and astronomical studies all contributed greatly to (the start of) several scientific endeavors. NB in 1837 a vol. 3 was published out of Niebuhrs legacy. - Cox I, 238. Graesse IV, 674.€ 1000
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